How To Fix MK038 - Unit of measure &1 for GTIN &2 does not exist for material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 for GTIN &2 does not exist for material &3

What causes this issue?

During the import of GTIN data from a file/from the clipboard, unit of
measure &V1& was read in GTIN &V2& for article &V3&. However, this unit
of measure does not exist for the article.

System Response

The relevant data line was flagged as having errors.

How to fix this error?

You can correct this error by either adjusting the data in your input
file/in the clipboard, or creating the missing unit of measure in the
article master. To do so, in the SAP Easy Access menu, choose <ZK>
Logistics -> Retailing -> Master Data -> Article Data -> Article ->
Change</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK038 - Unit of measure &1 for GTIN &2 does not exist for material &3 ?

  The SAP error message MK038 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) associated with a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) for a specific material. This error typically arises in scenarios involving inventory management, material master data, or when processing transactions related to goods movements, sales orders, or deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure for the GTIN does not exist in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The GTIN may not be correctly configured in the system, or the UoM may not be assigned to the GTIN.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the UoM or GTIN fields.
  Material Master Not Extended: The material master may not be extended to the relevant plant or storage location where the transaction is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the GTIN is correctly assigned to the material.
  Check the unit of measure settings to ensure that the required UoM is defined for the GTIN.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view and add the necessary UoM for the GTIN.
  
  
  
  Check GTIN Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the GTIN is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the "Basic Data" view of the material master.
  If necessary, create or update the GTIN using transaction code MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Extend Material Master:
  
  If the material is not extended to the relevant plant or storage location, use transaction code MM01 to extend the material master to the required areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to GTIN and UoM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to GTIN and UoM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MK038 error and ensure that the unit of measure for the specified GTIN exists for the material in question.